Historical photos, information, nostalgia and tidbits of interest
from all around Chicagoland, with a special
focus on McHenry and Kane Counties.
This site is a work in progress.
The links will become active as I complete each section.
Chicagoland Memories Chicagoland TV, radio, advertising, celebrities, famous places and amusement parks Poplar Creek Memories of a great outdoor concert venue Dispensa's Kiddie Kingdom & Castle Of Toys Combination toy store and kiddie amusement park in Oakbrook Terrace Adventureland Popular amusement park located in Addison Old Chicago The world's first indoor amusement park, located in Bolingbrook McHenry County Roads The history of roads and highways in McHenry County |
Cary The town's history as a resort area, plus Hertz/Leona Farms and Fox Trails Ski Area Crystal Lake Martinetti's, Hickory Manor Motel, Pure Oil Building, Crystal Point Mall and lots more! Fox River Grove The Norge Ski Jump, the Fox River Picnic Grove, Castle Vianden and Louis' Place & Crystal Ballroom Algonquin Tafel's Log Cabin & Motel, Simonini's and other points of interest Dundee Santa's Village, the Chateau Louise and the Cock-a-Doodle Restaurant Carpentersville All three phases of Meadowdale: the subdivision, the shopping center and the raceway |
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